Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology - India
AUTHOR PROFILE
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Neelu Nagpal began her academic journey with a B-Tech in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, where she graduated with first division honors in 1999. She continued her education with a Master’s in Control & Instrumentation from the same institution, achieving distinction with a 75.12% score in 2007. Her academic achievements culminated in a Ph.D. from Delhi Technological University, where she conducted research on "Environment Force Estimation with Stochastic Noise and Control for Robotics," earning her doctorate in June 2007.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Neelu Nagpal has amassed extensive experience in the field of electrical and electronics engineering education. She has been an Associate Professor at Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT), New Delhi, since August 2006. Prior to this, she served as a Lecturer at Northern India Engineering College and as a Guest Lecturer at Delhi College of Engineering. Her teaching career began as a Lecturer at Chottu Ram Rural Institute of Technology and Pusa Polytechnic.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS
Neelu Nagpal's research interests are diverse, focusing on Stochastic & Nonlinear Dynamics and Control, State Estimation, Renewable Energy Sources, Load Frequency Control, and Computational Intelligence. Her work in these areas, especially in power systems, has significantly contributed to advancements in electrical engineering education and research. She has published extensively and received numerous commendations for her research and teaching excellence.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Neelu Nagpal's influence extends beyond her academic and research contributions. As a technical member of the IEEE Control System community and a leader in the Energy Domain of R&D for IEEE Smart Cities, she has played a pivotal role in advancing smart city technologies and power systems. Her leadership roles include being the Publication Chair for the IEEE conference ICIERA 2021 and the Convenor for the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Power (ICRP 2024). Her work has earned her numerous awards, including the Commendable Research Award from Delhi Technological University and the Commendable 15 years long service award from MAIT.
ACADEMIC CITES
Neelu Nagpal's research and contributions have been widely recognized and cited in academic circles. Her work on stochastic noise and control in robotics, renewable energy sources, and power systems has been published in prestigious journals and presented at leading conferences. As an Associate Editor of the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics and an Editorial Member of the MAIT Journal of Technology and Science, she continues to influence and shape the future of electrical engineering research.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Neelu Nagpal's legacy is characterized by her dedication to advancing the field of electrical engineering through education, research, and active involvement in professional organizations. Her contributions to power systems and renewable energy research have laid the groundwork for future innovations. As an Innovation Ambassador recognized by the Ministry of Education’s innovation cell and AICTE, she is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Her ongoing work and future contributions are expected to further enhance the field of power systems and smart city technologies.
POWER SYSTEMS
Throughout her career, Neelu Nagpal has demonstrated a profound commitment to the advancement of power systems. Her research on state estimation, load frequency control, and renewable energy sources has significantly impacted the development and optimization of power systems. Her role in organizing and chairing sessions at international conferences, such as the Special Session on Advanced Technologies of Motor Drives for Zero-Emission E-Mobility, highlights her expertise and leadership in this critical field. Her ongoing work in power systems continues to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in electrical engineering.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Decentralized Optimized Integral Sliding Mode-Based Load Frequency Control for Interconnected Multi-Area Power Systems 2023 (18)
Power Quality Disturbances Detection and Classification Based on Deep Convolution Auto-encoder Networks 2023 (17)
A quantum-based approach for offensive security against cyber attacks in electrical infrastructure 2023 (7)
Decentralized stochastic disturbance observer-based optimal frequency control method for interconnected power systems with high renewable shares 2021 (22)